Join a Free SMART
Recovery Meeting
Are you looking for support in overcoming addictive and problem behaviours? SMART Recovery Meetings offer a safe and supportive environment where you can learn valuable tools and strategies to help you achieve and maintain lasting change.
Find a SMART Recovery MeetingWhat is SMART Recovery?
SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) is a science-based program designed to help individuals overcome addictive and problem behaviors related to alcohol, drugs, and other harmful activities.
SMART 4-Point Program®
Through simplified language, translated materials, and a digital-first approach, the new International SMART Recovery 4-Point Handbooks, Tools, and Training make SMART Recovery more accessible globally.
Explore the SMART 4-Point Program®Why Attend a SMART Recovery Meeting?
At a SMART Recovery Meeting, you’ll:
- Receive Support: Connect with others who are on a similar journey toward overcoming addictive and problem behaviours.
- Learn Practical Tools: Gain knowledge of proven techniques to manage urges, build motivation, and create a balanced life.
- Empower Yourself: Develop the confidence and skills needed to take control of your life and make positive changes.
What to expect at a SMART Recovery meeting
Most SMART meetings last around 90 minutes and includes:
Why are you here and what you want to achieve
Discussion about your behaviours using the SMART Tools
Sharing experiences and support for others
Making a plan for the next 7 days
SMART Recovery Meetings are:
- Welcoming and Inclusive: Open to anyone seeking help with addictive and problem behaviours.
- Participant-Driven: You can share your experiences, ask questions, and engage in discussions at your own pace.
- Skill-Focused: Meetings emphasise learning and practicing practical skills for managing thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.
Ready to start your journey?
Find a SMART Recovery meeting online or in-person near you.
Find a SMART Recovery MeetingFind a Meeting Near You
SMART Recovery Meetings are held both in-person and online.
Use our meeting locator to find a free meeting that fits your schedule and preferences.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay?
Can I attend for any addiction?
Are the meetings available on mobile?
Can I get proof of attendance?
Can treatment professionals sit in on meetings as observers?
Handbooks to support everyone on the recovery journey.
The SMART Recovery Handbooks are comprehensive guides that cover the principles and techniques of the SMART Recovery program.
Designed to help develop skills for managing urges, building motivation, and creating a balanced life, these practical, user-friendly handbooks provide valuable support to participants, hosts, and family and friends.
- Stop your addiction from harmming your career, your relationships, and your health
- Learn practical tools that have helped millions of people for more than 25 years
- Improve your ability to positively handle life's challenges and build a meaningful LIFE BEYOND ADDICTION
What SMART Recovery participants say
"I have been attending SMART Recovery meetings for the past 15 months as part of my recovery from an ice addiction. The CBT based focus of SMART has helped me remain abstinent by assisting me to identify strategies that I can use to combat cravings and triggers, and to develop plans to deal with troubling situations as they arise.”
"Since attending SMART Recovery meetings I have learnt a range of tools to assist me in managing my drinking. I have been able to explore the psychology surrounding my drinking habits, analyse when I am susceptible to binge drinking, evaluate the consequences of such actions and set clear, definable goals which I actively work towards each week."